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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,386.49 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,386.49 and 308.07 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,386.49 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,386.49 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,386.49 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 427,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,135.97/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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